A classic Medium Balkan Mixture prepared from rich, stoved Eastern and Middle Belt strip, Cyprian Latakia, lemon Carolina and the finest Greek Oriental tobaccos. This is a perfect, rich English blend and a must for the seasoned smoker.

The Virginias have the typical McClelland characteristics of tangy “vinegar” notes, and though I pick up a little citrus and some grassiness, they aren’t doing that much for the product. The Orientals are smoky and woody with a sour note and some spice, and at times, is the star. The Cyprian latakia is smokey, woodsy sweet. I notice some inconsistency of taste at times, and the Orientals seem to show up more in the latter half of the smoke. Burns well and fairly cool, but the sourness seems more obvious near the finish than I prefer. Leaves a little moisture in the bowl. Btw, this is McClelland #2030.

McClelland's produces the private McCranie line of tobaccos. I think they used the bottom of their 2030 barrel to scrape together this one. Lot's of really junky looking leaf and stems.

It is powerful in the nicotine department, which is unusual for a Balkan style. I think the Carolina leaf is what gives the strength to this blend. The Orientals are dealt with lightly and the Latakia certainly is a presence.

It lights and stays lit well, presenting nothing but ash and crispy stems once the leaft has been consumed.

This is McClelland #2030 as pmonroeb stated. Haven't smoked this in some time, but I remember it as being adequate as a classic style medium grade Balkan, just nothing very exceptional. It is a rich blend and was rather tasty, but I don't see it as being "a must for the seasoned smoker." Good bulk pricing for the cost-concious, but there are other blends in this vein one may like better @ comparable pricing. This one just doesn't work for me.

This could well be McClelland's #2030. This is an adequate medium Balkan, but if you are looking for a Balkan, there are better choices. Like 5030, there were quite a few stems and pieces in my sample.